Rail Delivery Manager

Amentum; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Railway Delivery Manager for the Sizewell C project in the UK. The role involves leading major rail infrastructure delivery, managing multiple stakeholders, and overseeing project lifecycles. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in complex environments, experience in procurement and contract management, and a degree in engineering. This position offers competitive benefits, including hybrid working options and professional development support.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering multi‑disciplinary rail projects in complex environments.
• Experience managing commercial claims and negotiations.
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage project interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define work scope and manage interfaces with other programme areas.
• Drive safe delivery on time and within budget.
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and deadlines.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Procurement

EPCM Environments

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Chartered status in engineering

Tools

MS Teams

BIM models

GIS

Job description

Sizewell C – Railway Delivery Manager

Are you looking for a career that is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development, and where you can truly make a difference? Join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the UK's most exciting and largest megaprojects. Building on the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project has secured planning approval and Government financing support and has now commenced construction. The project is seeking private investment and, once completed, will generate dependable low carbon electricity for six million homes for 60 years - supporting the UK's Net Zero 2050 ambitions. About the opportunity: Sizewell C is a cornerstone of the UK's future energy strategy. As the second of the next generation nuclear power stations, its scale and complexity require robust leadership and excellence in engineering and delivery. The Rail Delivery Manager will lead the safe, coordinated, and efficient delivery of major rail infrastructure forming part of the Off Site Delivery sub‑programme within the SZC Site Delivery Programme. This includes developing and executing the implementation plan for rail projects to ensure delivery against cost, schedule, quality, and safety targets. You will oversee the full lifecycle of these projects - from investigation and design through procurement, enabling works, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Principal Accountabilities

• Define work scope and manage interfaces with other programme areas
• Secure and coordinate project resources, maintaining SQEP standards and identifying capability gaps
• Develop integrated, multi‑disciplinary solutions that meet implementation plan requirements
• Maintain effective stakeholder communication and represent the project in external forums
• Drive safe delivery on time, within budget, and to technical and sustainability requirements
• Track progress against milestones, budgets, and deadlines; report to senior stakeholders
• Identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and implement change controls for allocated projects
• Ensure Level 3 schedules are developed, maintained, and aligned with Level 1 and Level 2 schedules
• Review contractor Level 3 schedules and 16‑week rolling programmes
• Maintain the List of Deliverables (LOD) for allocated scopes
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and support continuous improvement
• Capture lessons learned and promote knowledge sharing
• Coordinate interfaces with adjacent projects and ensure alignment with wider programme objectives
• Ensure contract requirements are fulfilled, assured, and supported through audits as needed

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering multi‑disciplinary rail projects in complex, regulated environments (nuclear or similar advantageous) through full lifecycle from concept to handover
• Experience developing and delivering engineering design, contract strategies, and construction execution plans
• Strong background in EPCM project environments
• Expertise in procurement and management of complex contracts
• Competence in environmental requirement implementation
• Proficient in cost, risk, schedule, and change control, including Earned Value Management
• Experience managing commercial claims and negotiations
• Demonstrated success engaging stakeholders such as Network Rail, ORR, local authorities, internal engineering teams, contractors, and community groups
• Ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage project interfaces
• Working knowledge of key railway and Network Rail standards (e.g., GRIP, Engineering Management for Projects, AMP, DWWP)
• Strong project management, financial management, and change control skills
• Skilled user of estimating, scheduling, and risk management tools
• Experience managing contractors and consultants under NEC contracts
• Excellent analytical and numerical capability
• Able to work effectively with project data systems (Outlook 365, MS Teams, A‑Site, Teamcenter, BIM models, GIS). Degree‑qualified with chartered status in engineering, construction, or a related discipline
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification
• Appropriate CSCS certification

About Amentum

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Benefits & Working Conditions

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'll expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.